New method to treat mild peanut allergies

In a new study, children with mild peanut allergies overcame the condition by eating small amounts of peanut butter, then gradually increasing the amount over time. The testing took place in a clinical setting and was supervised by a doctor in case the child had a reaction. The study focused on children ages 4 to 14 who had a peanut allergy but could tolerate at least half a peanut without having a reaction. (The method used in the study will not work for children with a severe peanut allergy.) At first, the kids ate one eighth of a teaspoon of peanut butter every day. Every eight weeks for about 18 months, the dose of peanut butter (or another food containing peanuts) was increased. Eventually, nearly all the children who followed…

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